Episode 1 of 2
Initial Combat and Moldavian Defection
- When
- 17 September 1620
- Where
- Cecora (Țuțora), Moldavia
- Part of
- Battle of Cecora
On September 17, 1620, rebel Moldavian troops switched sides and attacked the Polish-Lithuanian flank, initiating the battle's critical phase.
The battle began on September 17, 1620. During the first day of fighting, most of the rebel Moldavian troops decided to switch sides. They quickly attacked the Polish-Lithuanian flank, significantly compromising the Commonwealth army's defensive position.
Sources
- Battle of Cecora (1620) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
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